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Finding the Third Proportional to 571,342.36 and 758,444.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 571,342.36 and 758,444.77 is: 1,006,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,342.36 : 758,444.77 = 758,444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,342.36/758,444.77 = 758,444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,342.36x = 758,444.77 × 758,444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,342.36x = 575,238,462,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,238,462,503.96/571,342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,819.21

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